Gestão e manutenção dos dispositivos manuais portáteis e acessórios para elevação de cargas: propostas para a redução de danos e optimização de custos

Abstract

This study analyzes dificulties in the management of portable manual lifting devices and their accessories in an industrial facility, motivated by the high incidence of equipment losses, operational damage, delayed returns, and documentation control failures, factors that compromise safety, operational availability, and economic efficiency. The research was conducted through direct observation of operations, analysis of internal records, monitoring of basic rigging training activities, and consultation with process stakeholders, supported by theoretical frameworks related to physical asset management, international technical standards applicable to lifting equipment, and human factors in industrial operations. The results revealed structural limitations of the manual control system, absence of systematic maintenance of repairable equipment, insufficient practical training of users, and logistical constraints arising from the geographical dispersion of operational areas. It is concluded that the implementation of an integrated computerized management system, optimization of operational procedures, and strengthening of practical technical training are key measures for improving operational efficiency and risk mitigation. The economic analysis further demonstrated that hoist reconditioning and recertification are financially more advantageous than replacement with new equipment, and operational efficiency models focused on resource optimization and process flow improvement were proposed.